Filipino Actor and Model – Mike Tan

Mike Tan, born December 31, 1986 in Angono, Rizal, Philippines, is a Filipino actor and model.

Tan came to fame after he became the Ultimate Male Survivor in the second batch of the reality show “StarStruck,” the first reality-based talent search for teenager’s on Philippine television.

Soon after, Tan has starred in a number of television series such as ” Now and Forever: Mukha,” “Love to Love,” “Sugo,” and in 2007, he landed his big break as Choi in the top-rated soap opera in the Philippines, “Marimar,” a remake of the Mexican telenovela with the same title starring Thalia.

Aside from his acting career, Tan also models part time. He has appeared in commercials, editorial magazines and recently in the 2008 X-Ray Calendar Magazine alongside his group “The Studs.”

Filipino Actor and Model – Luis Alandy

Luis Alandy, born February 7, 1980 in Manila, Philippines, is a Filipino actor and model.

Alandy completed an intensive course in computer at AMA Computer College-East Rizal (Philippines). He then studied psychology at San Sebastian College, but dropped out in his third year to try his luck in show business. “I love the hardships of acting,” Luis said when asked what attracted him to becoming an actor.

Standing 5’8″, and 150 lbs., Alandy started his career as a model. He first appeared in a print magazine and was soon discovered to do acting. He landed his first acting role in the popular TV series “Pangako sa ‘yo” (2000) as David.

He has appeared in several TV series in the Philippines, including “Sana’y wala ng wakas” (2003), “Vietnam Rose” (2005) and “Gulong ng palad” (2005) to name a few. He has recently starred in a number of box-office movies like Pacquiao: The Movie (2006) and Barcelona (2006).

Alandy buffed up his body for Bench underwear fashion shows, and for the musical revue “Penis Talks” (2004). He’s also a member of the all-male macho group Barako Boys.

His favorite food is grilled milkfish. He says he doesn’t drink soft drinks or any sugar-heavy drinks, including iced tea. His hobbies include playing basketball and going to the gym three times a week to maintain his build. “After lunch I meet up with my friends to watch movies or play basketball. At night I like to go out dancing as it’s a good way to release tension,” Luis said.

Filipino Actor and Dancer – John Prats

John Prats born February 14, 1984 in Manila, is a Filipino actor and dancer.

Prats started in Philippine show business at the tender age of 8 (in year 1992) as a child star in the now-defunct kiddie gag show “Ang TV”. In 1995, his first starring movie was the adventure film “Batang X”, where he played one of the superheroes. “I was just a kid and I thought I was just playing but later on I fell in love with my work”, he said as he’s ready to have some serious acting stints.

After all the kiddie roles, at 14, he was grouped in a trio and became the drummer of their band called “JCS”. They were able to release an album that later on turned Gold Record. After a couple of years, they were disbanded and Prats’ career in showbiz moved at light speed.

Soon enough, he became a Bench model/endorser and his face infected towering billboards with all his product endorsements. All modeling aside, John Prats will never allow acting to take second string in his life. His stint in the popular teen-oriented show “G-mik” in 1999 (he was 15 then), where he played the boy-next-door, his boyish charm opened a whole new avenue for being a young matinee idol.

Prats then starred in a series of teenybopper films and TV shows including: “Trip”, “Jologs”, “My First Romance” and “Berks”. This guy stands out from the crop of heartthrobs and promising actors. He was also into TV hosting in “Cyberkada”, “Coverstory with John Prats” and “ASAP”. John can very much hold his own with regard to talent.

Aside from acting, dancing has always been his passion. Through different musical variety shows, he was able to showcase his dancing prowess and eventually tagged as “The Prince of Dance” and “Dancefloor Dynamite”. After all his boy-next-door/leading man roles, at 21, he first played a gay role in the movie “Ako Legal Wife” where he garnered good reviews from all facets of the entertainment industry and was nominated for Best Supporting Actor on that. It was even followed with another gay-themed movie “Manay Po!” where he played a flamboyant gay.

Prats loves to tackle off-beat roles. Not drawing boundaries in substantial acting makes a good actor, according to him. He’s going through the motions to prove something to the industry and to himself.

“I’m always giving my best to entertain people, be it comedy or drama and its overwhelming to see people praise my work. It has always been a challenge for me, but as long as they want me to perform, I’m here to work for them.” Not to mention, he already finished his studies (he’s a Business Management graduate) while being under the kleig lights of the ‘biz. Being 14 years in the entertainment industry, growing up in the limelight has truly made showbiz Prats’ world.